La Grande, WA Demographics
A map of La Grande's Population by Race
La Grande, Washington has an estimated population of 288, a dramatic increase from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 17.4% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Grande, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Grande has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Grande, that probability was 31.9% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Grande is ranked the 533rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Grande was ranked the 599th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Grande's White Population
224 residents of La Grande, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Grande is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. La Grande ranks 243rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's White population has grown by an estimated 126.3%. White residents' share of La Grande's population has decreased from 81.8% to 77.8%.
La Grande is more White than neighboring Alder (51% White), Eatonville (73.4% White), Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (70.8% White), Elbe (0% White), and Mineral (28.6% White).
La Grande's Black Population
0 residents of La Grande, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Grande is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. La Grande ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Grande's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
La Grande is less Black than neighboring Eatonville (1% Black), and Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (7.4% Black).
La Grande's Asian Population
14 residents of La Grande, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Grande is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. La Grande ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's Asian population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Asian residents' share of La Grande's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.9%.
La Grande is more Asian than neighboring Alder (0% Asian), Eatonville (0.2% Asian), Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (1.8% Asian), Elbe (0% Asian), and Mineral (0% Asian).
La Grande's Hispanic Population
0 residents of La Grande, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Grande is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Grande ranks 420th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Grande's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.0%.
La Grande is less Hispanic than neighboring Eatonville (12.4% Hispanic), Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (3.9% Hispanic), and Mineral (28.6% Hispanic).
La Grande's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Grande, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Grande is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. La Grande ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Grande's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
La Grande is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eatonville (4.1% Native American/Other), Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (9.5% Native American/Other), and Mineral (42.9% Native American/Other).
La Grande's Multiracial Population
50 residents of La Grande, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Grande is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Grande ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Grande's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 354.5%. Multiracial residents' share of La Grande's population has increased from 9.1% to 17.4%.
La Grande is more Multiracial than neighboring Eatonville (8.9% Multiracial), Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) (6.5% Multiracial), Elbe (0% Multiracial), and Mineral (0% Multiracial). La Grande is less Multiracial than neighboring Alder (49% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.